Overview & Reviews
BMW subsidiary, Mini, resurrects an unforgettable old favorite with the release of the 2002 Mini Cooper. Available with either a 115-horsepower four-cylinder or a supercharged version of that engine worthy of 163 hp, the pint-sized but glamorous three-door hatchback features BMW-engineered suspension and steering and a base MSRP under 17 grand. Whether you're a 40-something hoping to relive earlier days, an autocross enthusiast or just the mild-mannered next-door neighbor, we expect that you'll run to the nearest BMW dealership in search of this coveted bundle of joy.
- Questionable interior ergonomics, limited first-year supply.
User Reviews:
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FUN, FUN, FUN - 2002 Mini Cooper
By crum - November 22 - 10:00 amMini is everything I anticipated. BMW quality at half the price of a 3 series. Most fun I have ever had driving a car and also a real head turner.
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Mini Fun - 2002 Mini Cooper
By Ro - October 16 - 10:00 amExcellent performance for the small vehicle with supercharged engine. Definitely fun to drive and at present some exclusivity. The most talked about car I have ever owned.
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What fun! - 2002 Mini Cooper
By minicoopers4me - October 5 - 10:00 amThis is without doubt one of the most fun to drive vehicles I have ever had. It handles, it accelerates and it gets over 30 miles to the gallon. I have to fight with my wife over who gets to drive it. Its looks seem to have a Love it or Hate type of quality with people I meet, and you do meet people with it. Be prepared to tell people what it is and where they can get one!
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Perfection? - 2002 Mini Cooper
By Tollag - September 3 - 2:00 amWhen I first sat in the Mini Cooper, in the mid 70s, I was blown away at the abundance of space! When I first heard it was being re-designed, and introduced into the U.S., I had to order it! After waiting 3 months, to that final test drive, I nearly had a heart attack. The low end power was incredible! Then, when I got behind the wheel of the "Big Dog" the Mini Cooper S, I knew it was for me. Everything fromt he ample space to the incledible German Engineering made me fall in love all over again, and all for a moderate price! It truly is an amazing car! I wish the "Fun to drive" column didnt end at 10!
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its love - 2002 Mini Cooper
By this car is fun - August 30 - 2:00 ami bought the mini just about a year ago now. i thought it would grow out on me and i would have to sell it. not happeneing. this car rocks. it blasts to 60 faster than you can say "holy mini" and corners like its on rails. a great ecnomy sports car.
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Gads, I love my MINI !!! - 2002 Mini Cooper
By Johnny36 - August 28 - 10:00 amI waited until I had my MINI for month so I could get a real feel for it before I wrote a review. This has been perhaps the happiest month driving Ive ever had. Concerns for power should be reserved until you get a feel for the shift/motor. Only now am I able to get the car to launch from a standstill. The MINI is not a 3 series, but it is definitely a BMW. The handling is exceptional! Ive done corners so fast that Im almost slipping out of my seat, but the car feels glued to the road. As to looks, its like being a pretty woman; everyone wants to say hi.
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Mini Cooper 2002 - 2002 Mini Cooper
By cd - August 28 - 10:00 amThe car is excellent, it has met my expectations. It is alot of fun to drive. It drives and handles nicely.
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This car isnt for everyone but is fun! - 2002 Mini Cooper
By Paulito - August 6 - 10:00 amThis car is somewhat of a supercar in that it can outhandle just about anything on the market. Its quick enough for daily driving and will just about more than enough quickness for the average joe. It also has suprising cargo space and it gets great gas mileage. It is certainly worth all the hype and it also worth the extra dollars because of the astounding build quality. Dont let those initial quality reports fool you.
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Perfect Metro Car - 2002 Mini Cooper
By aileen - July 30 - 10:00 amI live, work, and play in Portland OR, which makes the Mini the perfect car for me. There are few activities more satisfying than sneaking around the behemouth SUVs in traffic or squeezing into tiny little parking spots no normal vehicle could manage. Ive had this car for a year and they are an increasingly common site in Portland, but people still comment on it on a near-daily basis. It is impossible for me not to smile when I see it each morning.
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Not so "mini" - 2002 Mini Cooper
By Raoul - July 16 - 10:00 amThe Mini Cooper S is called "mini" but is big were it counts! It is also fun to drive. All my friends ask me if they can drive it all the time.
